Kinshasa: The US Embassy is recruiting a plumber

Further details below.

The U.S. Embassy is recruiting a plumbing maintenance worker

Announcement Number:KINSHASA-2024-024

Hiring Agency:Embassy Kinshasa

Position Title:Plumbing Maintenance Worker – Open to : All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Open Period:03/26/2024 – 04/08/2024

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone:GMT+1

Series/Grade:LE – 1210 5

Salary:USD $0 /Per Year

Work Schedule:Full-time – From 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and from 7:30 – 12:30 on Friday (40 hours/Week).

Promotion Potential:LE-5

Duty Location(s): 2 in Kinshasa, CG

Telework Eligible:No

For More Info: HR Section
 +243972616179
 HRKinshasa@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:For USEFM – FP is 9. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Open-to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:Public

Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment

TypePermanent Appointment Type Details:Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.Summary:

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Plumbing Maintenance Worker in the Facilities Section.

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 number of hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.Supervisory Position:NoRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:No

Duties

Working in the Facility Management section of the U.S. Embassy-Kinshasa, the Plumbing Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled plumbing preventive maintenance and repair work on mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.

Job holder would repair, and install plumbing as needed to support a variety of systems including but not limited to plumbing building and mechanical systems, potable water treatment and storage, wastewater treatment, fire sprinkler, swimming pool and landscape irrigation.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of building plumbing and mechanical systems and utility treatment operations is required.Education Requirements:

Education Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School is required and/or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in plumbing principles and application is required.Evaluations:

This may be tested:

LANGUAGE: 

English level: Limited knowledge (Reading/Writing/Speaking) is required.

French level: Good working knowledge (Reading/Writing/Speaking) is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :  Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule.  A flexible approach to work shifts and answer emergency calls at all hours. current driver’s license is required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Kinshasa may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold medical and security clearances/certifications. 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested High school diploma and / or vocational training certificate as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• High School/Vocational Training certificate
• Proof Of Citizenship
• Driver’s License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

• High School/Vocational Training certificate
• Driver’s LicenseNext Steps:

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